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WAVERLEY COLLEGEA Catholic Independent School for boys in the Edmund Rice traditionNURRUNGAOur Lady’s Mount & WaterfordFrom the Chaplain: The Pace of ChangeIn an ever fast moving world we sometimesfeel overwhelmed, out paced and over run bycompeting forces for change. All institutionsare subject to change and in an educationalorganization like Waverley College the changeis as rapid as it needs to be to keep abreast withthis ever changing environment. Technologiesand change are good if they enhance the qualityof learning and they add to development of thehuman being….sometimes changes need tobe scrutinized carefully as they diminish ourdevelopment and potential as human beings.Even within the Church there have beendramatic changes, especially over the lastforty years but more so this year with theimplementation of the “new” translation of theRoman Missal. Time will tell if these changes willbenefit the Church, as an institution.As Christians, if we are authentic bearers ofthe gospel message, we are challenged tomake radical changes, especially in the way weperceive and live our Christian lives. Just lookat Jesus’ message in Matthew 25 – how weCorporate ‘angels’ lead by exampleLast week Zoe Hannaford and Daniel Petrushnkoaddressed Year 10 students on their social justicework. Both of these people are lawyers who couldearn top salaries in the corporate world but havechosen to use their gifts to help others.Daniel is a Human Rights barrister and Zoe(pictured below with Year 10 students) has starteda charity in Ghana. In a world often driven bythe dollar, it was refreshing to hear these youngpeople offer an alternative way.We also enjoyed a presentation by Clive Leachwho spoke about the psychological benefits wecan all gain from volunteering and thinking ofothers.As another school year comes to a close theSocial Justice Program continues to grow, thanksto the willingness of students to give selflessly oftheir time.treat the poor, the marginalized, the refugee, thenewcomer.As I write this short article what comes to mind isthe French critic, journalist, and novelist Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr who observed: Plus cachange, plus c’est la meme chose - “The morethings change the more they remain the same”.Change for change sake is counterproductivebecause it will only fulfill Karr’s insight. Changefor the betterment of the self and others is aworthwhile pursuit.As we come to the end of another year, it’s goodfor us all to step back, take some time of reflectionand notice the changes we have made andponder why we have made them.As we approach Christmas, may the new bornChrist, who bought untold change and upheaval tohis contemporaries, challenge us not only to adaptto change, but to embrace it for the bettermentof self and others. Have a happy and safeChristmas.Fr Martin Milani, College ChaplainYear 11 students this year have been particularlyaccommodating. They have all been involved withoutreach experiences related to homelessness,disability and the aged. We had a record numberof boys who donated blood this year and manywere involved with fund-raising for local andoverseas charities. Special thanks to all the staffand students who will continue with the Outreachprogram throughout the holidays.Many thanks to all the wonderful families who havedonated gifts to The Matthew Talbot Appeal. Thegifts will be picked up next Wednesday so there isstill time to donate if you have not yet done so.Thank you for your help and support throughout2011. I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and awonderful New Year.Ms Geraldine CullenSocial Justice CoordinatorVolume 35 No.36 • 2 DECEMBER 2011 page 3Next Week @ WaverleySunday 4 December• 2nd Sunday of AdventMonday 5 December - Day D• Presentation Night Years9, 10, 11 at 7.30pm, GymTuesday 6 December - Day E• Presentation Night Years7 & 8 at 7.30pm, Gym• Junior School ChristmasLiturgyWednesday 7 December -Day F• Classes conclude forTerm 4Thursday 8 December• Staff ProfessionalDevelopment Day• Feast of the ImmaculateConceptionCLASSES RECOMMENCEFOR 2012 -Monday 30 JanuaryJunior Canteen Roster:Term 4, Week 9Mon 5/12 • Nicole Hatton& Cathy SodenTues 6/12 • RoseSantamaria & Carolyn LoveWed 7/12 • Sarah Murray-Heal & Rochelle MitchellUse of Student PhotographsPrefer not to have your son’sphotograph used in Collegepublications? Please let us knowby emailing:jdivall@waverley.nsw.edu.au

WAVERLEY COLLEGEA Catholic Independent School for boys in the Edmund Rice traditionNURRUNGAOur Lady’s Mount & WaterfordSports Master’s Report2011 ends with a washoutThe weather once again interfered with sport overthe weekend with all 2 day cricket washed out, aswell as cycling and diving. Water Polo was the onlysport to brave the elements to represent the schoolagainst Trinity. The 1sts were unsuccessful, withplayers absent on the Year 10 camp, but the 2ndsrecorded a good win.Training starts in Week 1, 2012In 2012 all students return on Monday January 30and we will start training that week.First 2012 Round is 4th FebOn Saturday February 4th we are playing a fullround against St Aloysius’. There will be someadjustments to the training schedule due to Year8 in 2012 starting Cadets on Friday afternoons.Please check the website for this updated trainingschedule.Thanks for your contributionI would like to take this opportunity to once againthank all of the students, parents and staff whomay not be returning in 2012 but have madecontributions to the co-curricular program of theCollege this year.Next year will be a big one for Waverley sport.We will see some positive changes to the cocurricularprogram of the College - from theenthusiasm of new staff and coaches to theadjustment and upgrading of some sports attire.School sport is not always about the results: allstudents need to not only be participating but alsoenjoying their sport.Enjoy the upcoming festive period and may theholidays be happy and Holy!Mr Steve O’DonnellSports MasterWho’s Who at Waverley College in 2012The ExecutiveHeadmasterMr R. PaxtonDeputy HeadmasterMr A. GallettaAssistant Headmaster,Director of Co-curricular Mr P. R. FrostDirector of Curriculum Mr M. O’FarrellDirector of MissionMr P. DavisDirector of Learning Innovation Mr W. FieldDirector of the Junior School Mr A. BanboukjianDirector of Personnel Services Mr T. MooreBusiness ManagerMr B. GregersonHeads of Key Learning Areas &DepartmentsDramaEnglishHSIE Social StudiesHSIE Commercial StudiesLanguagesLearning SupportLibraryMathematicsMusicPDHPEReligion StudiesScienceTASVisual ArtsYear MastersYear 12Year 11Year 10Year 9Year 8Year 7Ms A. JingaMs L. KellyMr R. CookeMr B. DominishMs C EvansMr D. ParnellMr W. RobertsMrs E. WatsonMr C. BalkizasMr P. BrennanMr P. DavisMr G. KennedyMr C. McBrideMs T. SchneiderMr R. ChenMr M. BarrMr P. DarvillMiss C. O’SullivanMr A. AndrewsMr J. MaloneyJunior SchoolAssistant Director(Junior School)Sportsmaster (Junior School)R.E.C. (Junior School)CounsellorCollege AppointmentsAssistant Director ofCurriculumCollege ChaplainCadet OCCareers AdviserCommercial ManagerCo-ordinator ofStaff ReplacementsCo-ordinator ofComputing StudiesCo-ordinator ofLearning EnrichmentCounsellorIT ManagerSenior Students’ StudiesCo-ordinatorSocial Justice Co-ordinatorSportsmasterVolume 35 No.36 • 2 DECEMBER 2011 page 4Mr G HarrisMr M RyanMr S GhattasMrs M SchmitzMr C SodenFr M MilaniLt Col (AAC) P R FrostMrs K. KnowlesMr J. KaraMr D. HearneMr D. ReidyMr D. HearneMs A. BatemanMr S. PotterMrs K. KnowlesMrs G. CullenMr S. O’DonnellImportantDates 2012Term 1Staff Development DayFriday 27 JanuaryClasses ResumeMonday 30 JanuaryAsh WednesdayWednesday 22 FebruaryOpen DayTuesday 6 MarchANZAC Day CeremonyWednesday 4 AprilClasses ConcludeWednesday 4 AprilFounder’s Day HolidayThursday 5 AprilEaster Public HolidaysFriday 6 April – Monday 9AprilTerm 2Staff Development DaysMon 23 & Tues 24 AprilANZAC Day Public HolidayWednesday 25 AprilClasses ResumeThursday 26 AprilMay ProcessionSunday 6 MayQueen’s Birthday HolidayMonday 11 JuneClasses ConcludeFriday 22 JuneTerm 3Staff Development DayMonday 16 JulyClasses ResumeTuesday 17 JulyClasses ConcludeFriday 21 SeptemberLabour Day HolidayMonday 1 OctoberTerm 4Staff Development DayMonday 8 OctoberClasses ResumeTuesday 9 OctoberClasses ConcludeWednesday 5 DecemberStaff Development DayThursday 6 December

WAVERLEY COLLEGEA Catholic Independent School for boys in the Edmund Rice traditionNURRUNGAOur Lady’s Mount & WaterfordVolume 35 No.36 • 2 DECEMBER 2011 page 7Enrol now forSummer campsFunFITNESSWaverley CollegeA TYPICAL DAY8.00 - 8.30 Drop off/sign in8.30 - 9.30 Cricket skills & games /Dancing9.30 - 10.30 Basketball skills & games10.30 - 11.00 Morning Tea11.00 - 12.30 Soccer / Dodge Ball12.30 - 1.00 Lunch1.30 - 2.30 Movie / Computer Activities2.30 - 3.30 Swimming3.30 - 3.45 Pick up and sign out3.30 - 5.00 Late pick upIndoor sports gamesOther activities include:*water activities (weather permitting)* movie making * drama* touch footy * volleyball* lacrosse * tennis* handballNeed further information? Please ring John Kara on0419 471 292 or email jkara@waverley.nsw.edu.auBoys & GirlsAges 8-14Dates* Camp 1 - Mon 12 Dec to Fri 16 Dec 2011* Camp 2 - Mon 19 Dec to Fri 23 Dec 2011* Camp 3 - Mon 16 Jan to Fri 20 Jan 2012What to bring and where to go* Morning tea and daily lunch. Drinks will beprovided during the day and a sausage sizzle willbe provided on the Friday of the week long camps.* A hat, sensible clothing and sunscreen, and sportsshoes.* Participants are welcome to bring their owntennis racquet or cricket equipment.* Daily drop off and pick up at the Performing ArtsCentreWet Weather* Indoor activities will replace outdoor activitiesFees* $275 per individual participant per week for 8.00amto 3.30pm Monday to Friday (Week1)* Additional $50 per week ($10 per day) for the late pickup option to 5.00pm* Casual rate at $65 per day subject to availability(including late pickup option)Staffing* Only accredited staff withchild minding clearanceswill supervise the campsBoys &GirlsA sausage sizzle will be providedon the Friday of each week.Bring your appetite!FROM THESENIORLIBRARYGreat Reading overthe SummerCOSMOS MAGAZINE - THESCIENCE OF EVERYTHINGAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUCosmos if a very popularscience magazine of ideasfor science, society and thefuture from climate change torobotics, from how the brainworks to why stars shine.This resource caters for highschool students up to adults.Let Cosmos take you ona journey of discovery viaour enhanced Waverleysubscription which includes“Cosmos School’s ScienceMegapack”.The “Megapack” is keywordsearchable.In our subscription you canread the Cosmos archives,read current articles andfurther your general researchinterests and needs whilst athome or at course while yoursons are at school.To preview go to:www.cosmosmagazine.com/myschoolTo access the login detailscontact the Senior LibraryInformation desk on 93690639 or 02 9369 0671 oremail: burquhart@waverley.nsw.edu.auMr W. RobertsSenior LibrarySUMMER HOLIDAYBASKETBALL CAMPJANUARY 2012NOW BOOKINGCheck ‘News and Events’ on the home page atwww.waverley.nsw.edu.au for details.Year 12 Careers Advisory ServiceThursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6 January2012This free service is available by phone on 1300 300687 or through our website www.cas.det.nsw.edu.au.The Careers Advisory Service website containshelpful information to assist you in clarifyingcourse choices, employment opportunities, careerpathways and training options.

WAVERLEY COLLEGEA Catholic Independent School for boys in the Edmund Rice traditionNURRUNGAOur Lady’s Mount & WaterfordCareers this Week...continued.The University of Notre DameAustralia Course Advisory DayThe University of Notre Dame course advisoryday will be held on 4 January 2012, 9:00am– 3:00pm at the University of Notre DameAustralia, 104 Broadway, SydneyContact: Prospective Students Office on (02)8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.auhttp://www.nd.edu.au/sydney/events/2011_Course_Advisory_Day.shtmlUniversity of Sydney Info DayWhat: mini-lectures, tours, speak to staff andstudents about your optionsWhen: 4 January from 9.30am to 4pm.http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/news_for_schools.shtmlMacquarie University UniTESTWhat: alternative entry test for disadvantagedstudents for Semester 1 2012 entryWhen: 5 December at 9:30amWhere: on campus at Macquarie UniversityRegister: compulsoryhttp://www.mq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate/alternative_access/unitest/Australian Catholic University InfoSessionsNorth Sydney Campus: 4 Jan 10am-4pmWhere: 40 Edward St, North SydneyStrathfield Campus: 4 Jan 10am-4pmWhere: 25a Barker Rd, StrathfieldContact: http://www.acu.edu.au/more_information/contact/#Futurehttp://www.acu.edu.au/281778University of Sydney ArchitectureExhibitionWhen: 1 to 8 DecemberBlog: www.amaze2011.comhttp://sydney.edu.au/news/architecture/274.html?newsstoryid=7900Macquarie University Info Day 2012When: 4 January 9am - 4pmContact: 02 9850 1883 or events@mq.edu.auhttp://www.infoday.mq.edu.auPacific 2012 Australian InternationalMaritime Exposition Careers andSkills ForumWhat: learn about commercial maritime andnaval defence career opportunities.When: 3 February 2012Where: Sydney Convention and ExhibitionCentre Darling Harbour.Who: School Groups of up to 10 students fromYears 9-12. Cost: FreeContact: Laura Lane 03 5282 0500 orcareersandskills@amda.com.auUNSW Info DayWhen: 4 Januaryhttp://studentlife.unsw.edu.au/events/unsw-infoday/http://www.careersandskills.com.au/eventspacific2012.htmlHSC Preparation Courses inJanuary 2012Where: The Centre for Continuing Education atThe University of SydneyWhen: courses start on the 9th, 16th and 23rd ofJanuary 2012http://www.cce.usyd.edu.au//hscPilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATSTraining PackagesCadetships Ab-initio are ideal for studentswho have just completed Year 12 and have noprevious flying experience.Jetstar Pilot Cadetship & Cathay Pacific PilotCadetship.PATS offer training packages to help studentswith their application forms, CV, interview and toincrease their aptitude test scores.www.pilotaptitude.comMaster Builders Association NSWBuilding and Construction IndustryCareers CentreAdvice on career pathways.Apprenticeship, traineeship, cadetship or schoolbased apprenticeship the Careers Centre is ableto assist you.Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or emailcareers@mbansw.asn.auhttp://www.mbansw.asn.au/default.asp?id=400SAE Institute Sydney Open Day3rd December 2011, 11am - 3pm. Registrationrequired.55-57 Wentworth Ave, Sydney, NSW 2000Tel. +61 (0)2 8241 5200Email: sydney@sae.eduhttp://www.saeaustralia.com/UTS Discover Architecture SummerSchoolPrimarily aimed at year 11 high school students.Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012.10am - 4pm daily.UTS School of ArchitectureBuilding 6, 702 - 730 Harris Street, UltimoSydneySummer school fees are $599.00.Applications close December 23, 2011.gavin.perin@uts.edu.auph. 02 9514 8806http://www.utsarchitecture.net/discoverarchitecture/Volume 35 No.36 • 2 DECEMBER 2011 page 8BridgingCoursesSome institutions assumeyou have a knowledge ofspecified NSW HSC coursesor equivalent prior to beginningyour course.If you do not have theassumed level of knowledgebut have met the admissionrequirements you may still beselected for the course, butyou may have some difficultycoping with your studies.Bridging courses may berecommended for somestudents who do not have theassumed level of knowledge.See the first pages of eachuniversities’ entry in the UACGuide or go to http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/institutions/ to see if BridgingCourses are offered.Best Wishesfor a JoyousChristmasand aHappy HolidayfromWaverleyCollege